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2020 Map of Snake John Reef

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Snake John Reef
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Snake John Reef and the dramatic uplift of Cliff Ridge dominate this high-desert landscape along the Utah-Colorado border. Centered on the boundary between Uintah and Moffat counties, the map documents a terrain defined by sharp ridgelines and complex drainage systems. The Blue Mountain Plateau slopes toward the south, where it is dissected by Miners Draw and Bull Canyon. The settlement of Dinosaur sits at the southern edge, serving as a gateway to this arid backcountry.

Transportation through the area is dictated by the topography, with Trail Creek Rd and Miners Draw Rd following natural corridors between the ridges. Seasonal watercourses like Sand Spring Wash and Cliff Cr highlight the drainage patterns that have carved out named features such as Buckwater Draw and Richardson Draw. This 2020 survey provides a modern view of the ranching and public land access routes that crisscross the Raven Ridge area.